Business Development Executive

Location: Nottingham, Leicester, Leeds, Hull

Salary: £30,000 + Commission £10,000 OTE

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting a Business Development Executive for a well-established Print solutions company with a fantastic reputation in their market.

This role will play a pivotal part in growing new business opportunities and is an exciting prospect for a focused, salesperson to join a thriving team. Though you do not have to be an expert in the industry an ambitious, hunter mentality is key along with a passion for nurturing and growing business relationships. 

Benefits:

• Extensive development opportunities
• Clear progression pathway
• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid working available after probation period

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Executive:

• Identify new business opportunities, generate new leads and prospects and develop relationships (e.g. past customers, new markets, growth areas, new products and services).
• Seek out and contact the appropriate contact in an organisation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers and ensure that you understand their needs. Prepare for and participate in meetings and presentations, recommend solutions.
• With support as needed, to develop quotes and proposals, negotiate and close sales. Ensure required level of profitability.
• Build a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.

Requirements of a Business Development Executive:

• Experience working within an outbound sales role previously
• Experienced in dealing with potential customers / customers both via phone and on a face to face basis.
• A confident, self-motivated and personable attitude with the ability to cope with rejection
• A go getter with a can-do attitude who has excellent communication skills and business acumen
• UK Driving License is required